Hibiscus plant named ‘JBG 14007’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having large, yellow colored flowers with a white colored throat that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.

Botanical classification: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

Varietal denomination: ‘JBG 14007’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct Hibiscus plant havingthe varietal name ‘JBG 14007’. The new variety is the result of aplanned breeding program with the purposes of developing Hibiscusrosa-sinensis plants that exhibit pathogen resistance, multi-day flowerswith unique coloration, and possess desirable production traits. ‘JBG14007’ is the result of a cross conducted in Grand Saline, Tex. betweenHibiscus rosa-sinensis varieties ‘JBN 12014’ (female parent, unpatented)and ‘JBG 12008’ (male parent, unpatented). The new variety was selectedin September of 2013 in Grand Saline, Tex. and the first asexualreproduction of the new variety was conducted by semi-mature, softwoodcuttings in December of 2013 in Grand Saline, Tex. ‘JBG 14007’ has beentrial and field tested and has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics and remain true to type through successive propagations.The present invention has not been evaluated under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary with variations inenvironment without a change in the genotype of the plant.

‘JBG 14007’ is similar to its female parent in having large, yellowcolored flowers on a self-branching plant, but differs from its femaleparent in having a white colored throat and a higher bud count. ‘JBG14007’ is similar to its male parent in having a high bud count andvigor, but differs from its male parent in flower color (‘JBG 12008’ issolid yellow in color) and lastingness of flowers on the plant (‘JBG12008’ lasts one day on the plant).

When ‘JBG 14007’ is compared to Hibiscus rosa-sinensis variety ‘JBG14022’ (unpatented), both varieties exhibit yellow colored flowers.However, the flowers of ‘JBG 14007’ are a lighter yellow color than ‘JBG14022’. Further, ‘JBG 14022’ has overlapping petals, while the petals of‘JBG 14007’ slightly overlap.

The following traits distinguish ‘JBG 14007’ as a new and distinctcultivar from other Hibiscus varieties known to the breeder:

-   -   1. Large, yellow colored flowers with a white colored throat;    -   2. Slightly overlapping flower petals;    -   3. Resistance to bacterial leaf spot (Pseudomonas spp.); and    -   4. Multi-day flowers.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The accompanying photographic image illustrates the new variety atapproximately one year of age, with the colors being as nearly true asis possible with color illustrations of this type:

FIG. 1 illustrates a close-up view of a flower of the new variety.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

The following detailed description sets forth the characteristics of thenew variety. The color readings and measurements were taken in thesummer in Grand Saline, Tex. under natural light on approximately oneyear old, growing plants in 24.0 cm diameter containers. Colorreferences are primarily to The 1995 R.H.S. Colour Chart of The RoyalHorticultural Society of London, 3^(rd) Edition, except where generalcolor terms are used.

PLANT

-   Time to initiate roots: About 45 days at an average of 24° C.-   Time to develop roots: About 52 days at an average of 24° C.-   Time to produce a finished flowering plant from a rooted cutting:    About 32 weeks in a 24.0 cm diameter container.-   Specific disease/pest resistance: Resistance to bacterial leaf spot    (Pseudomonas spp.).-   Heat/cold tolerance: Nothing unusual noted to date; not hardy below    33° F.-   Drought tolerance: Nothing unusual noted to date.-   Plant:    -   -   Type.—Tropical, ornamental shrub.        -   Habit.—Upright.        -   Height.—90.0 cm at maturity.        -   Spread.—90.0 cm at maturity.        -   Vigor.—Strong.-   Rooting vigor: Strong.-   Stem:    -   -   Number per plant.—23.        -   Length.—Ranging from 11.0-31.5 cm.        -   Width.—5.0 mm.        -   Texture.—Immature: Smooth. Mature: Vertically ridged.        -   Branch number.—High; 23.        -   Internode length.—1.5-2.0 cm.        -   Color.—Immature: 144A. Mature: 199A.        -   Stipules.—Number per node: 2. Shape: Linear. Length: 1.8 cm.            Width: 1.0 mm. Surface texture: Smooth. Apex: Acute. Base:            Linear. Margin: Entire. Color: 144A.-   Foliage:    -   -   Arrangement.—Alternate.        -   Size of leaf.—Length: 7.0-10.0 cm. Width: 5.0-8.0 cm.        -   Shape of leaf (generally).—Ovate.        -   Shape of apex.—Acute.        -   Shape of base.—Attenuate.        -   Texture (both surfaces).—Smooth.        -   Margin type.—Crenate.        -   Color.—Young leaves: Upper surface: 137B. Lower surface:            137C. Mature leaves: Upper surface: 137A. Lower surface:            137B.        -   Veins.—Venation type: Pinnate. Color: Upper surface: 137B.            Lower surface: 137D.        -   Petiole.—Length: 2.0 cm. Diameter: 3.0 mm. Texture: Smooth.            Color: 138A.

FLOWERS

-   Buds (described two days before flowering):    -   -   Shape.—Acute.        -   Diameter.—2.0 cm.        -   Length.—4.0-5.0 cm.        -   Color.—2B.-   Natural flowering season: From spring through fall in Grand Saline,    Tex.-   Flower type and habit: Single, with slightly overlapping petals.-   Fragrance: None observed.-   Flowers (described on the first day of opening):    -   -   Number per stem.—1.        -   Overall depth.—9.0 cm.        -   Overall diameter.—12.0 cm.        -   Shape.—Rotate; regular.        -   Lastingness.—3 days on the plant.        -   Petals.—Number: 5. Arrangement: Simple. Length: 6.7 cm.            Width: Apex: 3.0 cm. Base: 1.8 cm. Shape: Ovate. Apex:            Obtuse. Base: Cuneate. Margin: Slightly ruffled. Incisions:            Absent. Texture/appearance: Upper surface: Smooth. Lower            surface: Smooth. Color: When opening and fully opened: Upper            surface: 12A at the apex through the center and 155A at the            throat, with a short (1.0-2.0 cm) eye zone extension of            155A. Lower surface: 11A at the apex through the center and            155A at the base.        -   Calyx.—Form: Fused. Overall length: 2.5 cm. Overall            diameter: 2.0 cm. Sepals/calyx lobes: Number: 5. Shape:            Lanceolate. Apex: Acute. Margin: Entire. Texture: Slightly            pubescent. Color: Outer surface: 143C. Inner surface: 139D.        -   Epicalyx.—Length: 1.0-7.0 cm. Width: 4.0 mm. Texture:            Smooth. Color: 143A.        -   Bracts.—Not present.        -   Peduncle.—Length: 3.4 cm. Diameter: 3.0 mm. Strength:            Moderate. Angle: 45°. Texture: Smooth. Color: 143A.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Gynoecium.—Pistils: Number: 1. Length: 8.6 cm. Stigma:            Number: 5. Shape: Round. Length: 2.0 mm. Diameter: 1.0 mm.            Color: 25A. Style: Length: 6.7 cm. Width: 1.0 mm. Color:            11C. Ovary: Shape: Ovate. Length: 9.0 mm. Width: 7.0 mm.            Color: 11C.        -   Androecium.—Stamens: Number: 74. Position: Just below the            stigma on the style. Anther: Shape: U-shaped. Diameter:            1.0 mm. Color: 13A. Filament: Length: 6.0 mm. Width: 1.0 mm.            Color: 11C. Pollen: Color: 13A. Amount (generally): Heavy.

SEEDS

-   Seeds:    -   -   Number.—From 0 to 20.        -   Color.—200C.        -   Length.—5.0 mm.        -   Width.—5.0 mm.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Hibiscus plant, as is hereinillustrated and described.